Network Telecom Transformation Architect (Fixed, Telecom, Enterprise, Cloud)

Syntax Consultancy Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy specializing in telecom is seeking a Network Telecom Transformation Architect to lead digital transformation initiatives. You will define architecture across IP/MPLS and SD-WAN, oversee multi-vendor integration, and drive modernization efforts in a hybrid working environment. This role offers a competitive rate of £425-£450/day, outside IR35, with an expected start in October/November 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN architectures.
• Strong skills in Cloud-native solutions and network automation.
• Experience with OSS/BSS modernization and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale digitalisation and Network Transformation initiatives.
• Define end-to-end architecture across Fixed, IP/MPLS, SD-WAN.
• Oversee multi-vendor integration and multi-cloud orchestration.

Skills

IP/MPLS

SR/SRv6

SD-WAN

Cloud-native architectures

Automation

Job description

Network Telecom Transformation Architect (Fixed, Telecom, Enterprise, Cloud)

6 Month Contract

Newbury/Reading (Hybrid)

£425-£450/day (Outside IR35)

Telecom & Enterprise Transformation Specialist Architect (Fixed, Enterprise) to lead and execute large-scale digitalisation and Network Transformation initiatives. Define end-to-end architecture across IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN, FTTx, Broadband, and Telco Cloud environments.

Hybrid working - working 3 days week remotely from home (WFH) + 2 days/week from the office in either Newbury.

Paying up to £450/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP ideally in October/November 2025.

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• Core: IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN (multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Versa, etc.), FTTx, Broadband, Telco Cloud, Network Automation.
• Strategic: NaaS/NaaP enablement, TMF/MEF alignment, Service Catalogs, API exposure.
• Automation & Cloud: Cloud-native architectures, AI/GenAI in Operations, observability frameworks.
• Transformation: OSS/BSS modernization & Solution governance, stakeholder management, and multi-domain delivery experience.
• End-to-end network transformation across Fixed, IP/MPLS, SD-WAN, FTTx, and Telco Cloud domains; architecting scalable, automated, and API-driven network platforms aligned with TMF and MEF standards;
• Define end-to-end architecture across IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN, FTTx, Broadband, and Telco Cloud environments.

• Define and implement Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and Network-as-a-Platform (NaaP) frameworks enabling on-demand, API-driven, and intent-based network capabilities aligned with TMF Open APIs and MEF LSO standards.
• Oversee multi-vendor integration and multi-cloud orchestration across OSS/BSS, IP, SD-WAN, and Telco Cloud systems.
• Drive transformation programs to modernize legacy OSS/BSS stacks into modular, API-exposed digital ecosystems.
• Enable and scale Enterprise Business services including managed SD-WAN, VPN, Broadband, and Hybrid Network offerings; ensure SLA, QoS, and service assurance compliance.